Brand-Name Recipes: Homemade Dishes Using Your Favorite Foods

Take your average pantry staples, mix in some creativity, and what do you have? The Branded Cookbook! We've gathered a few of our favorite recipes (like a meringue-topped Coca-Cola banana cake) from the book that are as much about flavor as they are about practicality. All you need to do is take a look in your pantry, prepare these goodies, and dig in!

Frothy Coca-Cola and Banana Cake

Frothy Coca-Cola and Banana Cake

Key Ingredient: Coca-Cola Who would guess that carbonated soda is the secret ingredient in this stunning cake? The sweet cola flavor is both baked into the banana cake and whipped into the simple meringue. Don't be scared — it's easier than it looks!